Case Study: Adapting an existing plan to suit their section
Case Study
When the Alvarin family got in touch with Fortified Homes, they’d already purchased the section for their first home and had been browsing plans online.
They’d found several Fortified Homes plans with the features they were looking for, and they were keen to make the most of their first home build budget.
Due to short section boundaries, the Alvarins’ preferred plans weren’t quite the right fit for their land. They worked with the Fortified Homes team to modify an existing design and add in a couple of extras that weren’t included in the original plans. The final three-bedroom home design provided the biggest possible living space for their section and budget.
“We chose Fortified Homes because we liked the plans from the website,” the Alvarins said, “then they provided a better space for our budget.”
The Fortified Homes team got hands-on with the project before the build even started, when an initial hiccup meant the Alvarins were left with several packs of old weatherboard sitting on their section. The Fortified Homes team helped smooth the communication process with the developer who owned the adjacent section, and also reconfirmed the property boundary when they discovered a missing survey peg.
As first home builders, the Alvarins had plenty of questions and were pleased that Fortified Homes made them feel comfortable and kept them updated throughout the build process.
“This was our first home, so we had a lot of worries,” they said. “We asked Mike a lot of questions and he was able to answer them without any problems. He helped ease our worries, and we are very glad that we chose him to build our first home.”
Since moving into their new home, the Alvarins have welcomed some familiar faces to the neighbourhood; their friends have built a Fortified home on the section next door!
If you’re considering a new home build and have already secured your section, have a chat with our team about what we can achieve with your space. Our plans are flexible and often provide a great starting point for new design ideas and added features, especially if you’ve purchased a smaller section or a section with unconventional boundaries. We’re experienced in designing for sections of all shapes and sizes, and will work with what you’ve got to create a home you’ll enjoy living in for years to come.